I had no idea this valet-parking concept existed for offices; yes, it's definitely a 'privilege' (in some ways) that's being complained about, but it's strange to think that some companies actually hire outside firms specifically to deal with car parking. I mean, it makes logical sense, but...
I'm working for a growing start-up, and though we seem to have slowed down from our peak growth period, the cautions about office space ring true with us. As the sysadmin, I'm involved to a degree in office planning (to ensure computers are placed properly) and I am exerting a little pressure to ensure we don't fall into the classic trap of cramming people in. I really hope we can strike the balance of enough people to do the work without too many people in the office requiring desks and management, and the team fragmentation that inevitably follows.
I generally love this blog but complaining about how irresponsible your valets are is just the most tonedeaf privileged nonsense I've ever heard.
I didn't own a car until I was in my 30s, I was ecstacic when I got that junker because it meant I could now sleep in the back of it instead of outside the library. I can't imagine most white people even believing that statement, I guess they got deleted dash cams to upload.
> I generally love this blog but complaining about how irresponsible your valets are is just the most tonedeaf privileged nonsense I've ever heard.
I don't think it's tone-deaf in this case. This person isn't complaining about the valets at the 5-star restaurant where she pays $100 a plate, he's complaining about valets that were foisted on him against his will by an employer that was growing too fast for their office space.
As a white person that comes from poverty, many of us do believe that statement since we have had similar experiences. White doesn't mean rich or even middle class.
I'm working for a growing start-up, and though we seem to have slowed down from our peak growth period, the cautions about office space ring true with us. As the sysadmin, I'm involved to a degree in office planning (to ensure computers are placed properly) and I am exerting a little pressure to ensure we don't fall into the classic trap of cramming people in. I really hope we can strike the balance of enough people to do the work without too many people in the office requiring desks and management, and the team fragmentation that inevitably follows.